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Sunny skies, hot wheels

Posted in auto sports, tagged , , , , , on July 24, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Scotlyn Helm is here to collect all your trophies. (Photos courtesy Jerry Helm)

It’s the sound of victory.

Finley and Scotlyn Helm continue to pile up trophies while chasing down would-be competitors at Washington Quarter Midget Association racing events.

With dad Jerry keeping their souped-up vehicles revving at high speed, the sisters are leading the way as an ever-growing group of Coupeville kids take over the Monroe Speedway.

They are Wolves, and they’re here to make their gas pedals howl.

Finley Helm, ready to hit the open road.

A student of the game.

“Don’t make me drive over your back bumper, cause I will.”

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Punch the pedal, eat our dust

Posted in auto sports, tagged , , , , on June 26, 2023| Leave a Comment »

“I’m going to come off this line so fast, it’ll give you whiplash, son.” (Photos courtesy Jerry Helm)

Class is out, so they’re schoolin’ fools on the track.

Coupeville sisters Finley and Scotlyn Helm kicked off the summer racing season this past weekend, taking lil’ bro along for the ride — at least when the motor wasn’t revving.

The duo, who race in Monroe as part of the Washington Quarter Midget Association, had a ton of success as well.

Scotlyn, the younger of the sisters, but the one with the longest track resume, won both her heat race and A main event.

Older sister Finley, who enters middle school in the fall, earned 2nd place finishes in both of her bouts, while adapting to a higher race class.

“We have the power!!!”

“What a day at the track,” said dad/chief mechanic Jerry Helm, who doubles as Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue Chief.

“Scotlyn was dropping the hammer all day long, and Finley battled hard against seasoned and respected track veterans, showing a ton of growth and confidence.”

Rounding out the family affair was mom Lindsey, who just wrapped another year teaching at Coupeville Elementary, and the littlest hot rodder.

“Kasen Conner even enjoyed some seat time today,” said pops. “Mentally preparing for his driver training academy in 3.5 years!”

“Let’s get this party started!”

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Rev the motor, race to glory

Posted in auto sports, tagged , , , , on June 12, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Scotlyn Helm is all about that trophy life. (Photos courtesy Jerry Helm)

They’re thunder and lightning.

Coupeville sisters Finley and Scotlyn Helm continue to rip up the racing oval (and sometimes their own cars) in the pursuit of pedal to the metal excellence.

The duo is coming off of an eventful weekend, overcoming wrecks and broken car parts to triumph in Washington Quarter Midget Association races.

Both Helm sisters severely damaged their cars in the opening race Sunday, forcing dad/chief grease monkey Jerry Helm to scramble into repair mode.

Scotlyn, powering through on a wing and a prayer, limped in with a 3rd place performance “with one front tire pointing to the left and one pointing to the right.”

“Not exactly ideal for speed, but she powered through,” Jerry Helm said with a laugh.

Finley’s souped-up auto was more badly hurt after the opening fender benders, with “emergency duct tape and zip ties” not enough to get her across the finish line.

Finley Helm, always with a need, a need for speed.

Still, both sisters made it back to the track for the day’s second race after dad pulled off some automotive miracles.

Once back on the track, Scotlyn hit top speed, winning her race, while Finley careened in with a “solid 3rd place finish.”

“Powering through adversity, there were life lessons for everyone today,” said dad. “Super proud of their tenacity, and the grit they had on display today.”

The Helm sisters, who have a bubbly baby brother hankering to join the racing crew, have been super successful since joining the auto racing circle.

Scotlyn first hit the track in 2022, with Finley joining her this year.

You can get out of Scotlyn Helm’s way, or she can drive right over you. Your choice, skippy.

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Helm sisters burn up the track

Posted in auto sports, tagged , , , , on May 8, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Finley Helm, moments before going all fast and furious on her rival drivers. (Photos courtesy Jerry Helm)

Weekends are for driving fast.

Coupeville’s Finley and Scotlyn Helm continue to slam the pedal through the metal as members of the Washington Quarter Midget Association.

With their little brother only a few days away from strapping himself into a car and hitting the gas, the duo continues to shine brightly in the racing world.

They’re building a dynasty here, one lap at a time.

The pit crew discusses strategy.

Scotlyn Helm, speed demon.

“All your trophies are ours!”

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Tearin’ up the track, one lap at a time

Posted in auto sports, tagged , , , , on March 6, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Finley Helm, ready to tear up the track. (Photos courtesy Jerry Helm)

The Helm racing empire grows.

Both of Jerry and Lindsey Helm’s daughters are now pedal-through-the-metal race car drivers, with big sis Finley joining lil’ sis Scotlyn on the Washington Quarter Midget Association circuit.

Finley, who celebrated her 11th birthday over the weekend, had an immediate impact on the automotive world.

“I watched a fearless young woman defy gender-norms, bravely strap herself into a 300-pound mini-rocket ship for the first time and put on a real show for all who were in attendance,” her proud papa said.

“You could have lit the night sky with her smile all the way home.”

With Coupeville’s Helm sisters both piloting cars, now the only question is when the third sibling will join them.

Younger brother Kasen is still shy of his first birthday, but was heard to tell onlookers, “I have a need. A need for speed!” as Finley ripped up the racing track.

She’s coming for all your trophies, one lap at a time.

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